Art Theory

AT 361 Art and Society 3An examination of how the visual arts are defined, funded, displayed, and make available
to the public. This course will explore the role of artists in contemporary cultures
and will investigate information about artists' education, resources, opportunities,
and the skills required for professional development. Open to juniors and seniors
or by permission of instructor.

AT 375 Current Issues in Art 3Lecture-discussion course open to junior and senior art majors working in any media.
With group critiques of student work as the central focus, the seminar explores individual
work, processes, methodology, and other areas of individual or group interest. Slide
presentations, lectures, oral reports, and visits to galleries and artists' studios
provide a context for the student critiques and introduce historical, social, literary,
and aesthetic perspectives related to developments in the visual arts.